Venice/Manasota Scuba Fossil Hunting
Venice Main Beach
Parking: 101 The Esplanade S, Venice, FL 34285
Parking Cost: Free
Entry: Beach Entry
Review:
3 out of 5. The beach is nice, with bathrooms and concessions. The sand re-nourishment of the beach has caused most of the shark teeth to become buried. It is also overly hunted. Pretty low chance of a Megalodon tooth. I've had most success at B for Megalodons and more small teeth at A.
Guide:
- Enter the water from either from the North or South side of the Pilot House.
- Swim 30-40 yards pass the buoy and dive!
- Swim west until you encounter the artificial reef (A) or the organic reef (B).
Venice Alhambra Rd.
Parking: 633 Alhambra Rd, Venice, FL 34285
Parking Cost: Free, but limited
Entry: Beach Entry
Review:
3 out of 5. No gear cleaning station and limited parking. Pretty low chance of a Megalodon tooth. Lots of small shark teeth.
Guide:
- Gear up on the north side of the Venice Sands Apartment (A).
- Head down the only sand path.
- Swim out about 130 yards, swim down and look for the magic 18 foot depth (B).
